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Green Monkey (Band)
Biography Green Monkey is a fast rising original Rock/Alternative band from The Inland Empire, California formed in 2008 by drummer AJ "Rage" Mindiola and Val Franco. Over the past four years, this dedicated group of musicians have played several shows extensively up and down the west coast; including other states in the Midwest. Green Monkey's fan base has been growing at a rapid rate due to their infectious rock/alternative sound and energetic presentations. What ...stands out the most at a Green Monkey concert, is the band's ability to connect with their fans; whom they affectionately call, "Green Monkey Junkiez." Front man Mario Jr. Valadez takes the show on an emotional rollercoaster with haunting lyrics and melodies; followed by the heart pounding highs and lows of their vigorous bassist Mike Mindiola, the level of music becomes a vessel with a message of pain, happiness, and the complications of living in a world that is suffering the effects of "De-evolution." Rhythm guitarist/back up vocalist Izzy Ramirez and lead guitarist Psycho V's musical chemistry naturally generates a frenzy within the masses. Drummer AJ "Rage" Mindiola keeps the tempo/dynamics of the songs strong, nice, and steady with his bone crunching beats. The recent addition of Brian "B" Hirsch as DJ/keyboardist has finally completed the composition. Playing live is what Green Monkey absolutely loves to do! The more the crowds become active participants, the more it fuels Green Monkey to dig deeper and play harder in order to explore new ground with their sound. With every intense performance, Green Monkey has managed to originate unique music along with amazing visuals that they can call their own. Green Monkey has shared the stage with several national acts such as Mower, Powder and Verna Beware, among several others. Green Monkey released their debut EP “Origins Unknown” on Jan 2012 and are already working on new material for their first full length album due in 2013. Green Monkey was nominated for Musicians of the Year by the well respected Raw Artist Organization for 2011. Green Monkey has also been featured as the Band of the Week by the IE Weekly publication. 2012 is going to be a huge year for the band dubbed “The Hardest Working Band in The IE”

The Beginning (2008-2009) Green Monkey was formed in March of 2008. The original lineup was Jason Arreola (Lead Vocals) AJ Mindiola (Drums) Val Franco (Guitar) Mike Mindiola (Bass)Izzy Ramirez (Guitar/Vocal). Green Monkey performed their first live show on Nov 12, 2008 at the Key Club in Hollywood, Ca. Lead Singer Jason Arreola departed from the band in April 2009 and was replaced by Jonathan Christopher Geery, Geery perfomed with Green Monkey during a Hollywood tour and several shows at the Viper Room in Hollywood, Ca. Jonathan Christopher Geery was replaced by New Lead Singer Mario Valadez on Jan 2010.

2010 - Present Since the addition of Mario Valadez Green Monkey has moved in a new direction, Valadez praised by many for his amazing vocal range. Green Monkey added a sixth memeber in Brian Hirsch (Keyboard/Guitar) on Sept 20th, 2011. The Inland Empire Weekly featured Green Monkey as their "Band of the Week" in 2012. and Green Monkey was nominated for "Band of the Year" by Raw Artist.